1/2 Groat - John of Leuven

€309,696.00
IssuerHerstal, Lordship of
Year1285-1309
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.0 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 8#1.10, VanH Atlas#592, Lucas#12, Dengis Herstal#04.03-1
Obverse descriptionCrowned rampant lion left inside shield. Legend between pearled circles surrounding.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringMOnETA IOhAnnIS DE LOVAnIO
(Translation: Coinage of John of Leuven)
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattee. Legend in two concentric rings between pearled circles surrounding.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ IOh`ES DE LOVAnIO ✠ nOmEn DOmInI SIT BEnEDICTVm
(Translation: John of Leuven / Louvain Blessed is the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1285-1309)  - circa 1294-1300 -
Catalog ID3289697300
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